President Iain Valentine and his grandsons on Ohinerau
Last Meeting - 18th November
The enthusiastic address by Dr Chris Benton contained masses of facts and figures that answered the question: Our Place In The Universe - Where Do We Fit In? Helpfully, Dr Chris provided to all who attended a 2-page summary of those facts and figures for us to ponder, and absorb.
Next Meeting, Monday 25 November at Sotheby's
Life Coach - Judi Johnson
“Dealing with Grief at Christmas” – Members are invited to attend, and bring with them an open mind to consider this sensitive and seasonal topic.
The Club's AGM will be held at the Bowling Club on Monday 2nd December
A separate notice of this meeting has been sent to all members.
Following the AGM there will be feedback for members on the “Fit for Purpose” programme from our Club representative Annabel Lush. She will describe the process that has been followed, and present an expression of the commitments the Club needs to adopt for real change to occur.
Club Christmas Party - Monday 9th Decemberat Bowling Club with Auckland East Inner Wheel Club: 6pm for 6.30pm $65 per person. Christmas basket Raffle $5 one ticket, $10 three tickets (Cash only). Rotarians to bring an unwrapped book or toy suitable for children up to 12 years please which will be delivered to a church mission.
Mark the date, and invite your partner. Names will be recorded at the Meeting on Monday 25th otherwise please advise Secretary Kay - hkb@xtra.co.nz - no later than 7pm Monday December 2nd if you will be attending and also advise the name of any guest you are bringing.
The Meal cost will be charged in the normal way to your account.
Saturday 7th December 9:00am - 6:00pm Annual Collection by Remuera Rotary Club for Auckland City Mission Food Bank
See separate emails showing the 90 minute time slots as assembled by Secretary Kay and the project champion Niel Ewart (newart@xtra.co.nz). There are 1 - 2 slots vacant at the time of writing, and will be made up by some double shifts. Please contact Kay or Niel if you can solve this problem.
First Meeting in 2025 will be on 20th January - a casual BBQ style gathering at the Bowling Club – a time to catch up after the Christmas & New Year holidays.
ROMAC
Damien aged two and his mother Ina are residing at Ronald McDonald House. Ina is very independent, speaks perfect English. Remuera Rotary are their hosts and they have no other support in Auckland. Damien will undergo heart surgery. If you would like to visit or take the family out Ronald McDonald House has car-seats available to lend out or Brian Cooper has offered one if required.
Ina is available on Whats App +678 711 0562, or phone Wayne 0274 707 108.
RYE Exchange Student Melanie
Melanie has returned from the 2 weeks on the South Island Tour with a group of other visiting Exchange Students by bus around the whole of the Island. There were plenty of highlights that she can share with members.
Melanie's Corner - "Danish Sayings"
“Tidsoptimist” This is another great Danish word, that doesn’t exist in the English vocabulary. It can be directly translated to “time optimist”, and is used to describe a person who always thinks they have plenty of time, when in reality they do not. So the next time your friend is late to something, call them a tidsoptimist!
